💙 Welcome to the world, Baby Luke 💙
What a week it’s been. At 9:44 AM on 11/24/2019 (promptly, on his due date) my sweet, 8 lb 9 oz son Luke arrived.
I am so, so in love, sometimes it feels like my heart can’t even handle it.
I wish I had some cute, professional, adorably-staged photos to share with you, but even though he’s been here for over a week I haven’t quite found the time to make that happen. So instead I have unpolished iPhone pictures to share . Fortunately I already have hundreds and hundreds of those.
Zach and I ended up going to the hospital late last Saturday night because my blood pressure was high (even though I have no history of high blood pressure and it had otherwise had been perfect through the whole pregnancy).
The doctor decided it would be safest to induce, and after 8 hours of labor (4 of those hours were pushing!) sweet Luke Ryan Merritt made his way into the world.
Zach and I are home now and are so, so in love with this perfect little boy.
Fortunately, I had posts scheduled to go out so you’ve still been seeing my new recipes even though I was in the hospital and have been less than productive sitting on the couch, soaking up this time with my baby boy.
I have more recipes scheduled out between now and January so that I can enjoy some time with Luke as well as recovering and adjusting.
I’ll still be around, answering comments and otherwise working on the blog, but I worked really hard these past few months to have posts (and videos) scheduled in advance so that I’d be able to take a mini maternity leave. I think you’ll really enjoy what I have planned.
I almost didn’t share this photo. It’s a pretty personal one; Zach took it shortly after delivery and I was a complete mess (it took me almost an hour to eventually comb the knots out of my hair, I don’t even know how they got there). But it was one of the best moments of my life and my heart has never been so full.
Thanks for letting me share these sweet moments with you. Back to the recipes tomorrow!
Other Baby Posts:
Sandi Kohler
Sam,
There is nothing more beautiful than that first pic of a woman holding that newborn baby after all the hours and hours of bringing that baby into the world. Thank you for posting all the beautiful photos! Enjoy every moment with that precious little one as they fly by!
Thank you for all that you do. I enjoy your site immensely and appreciate the fact that you make it so personal. Good luck and God bless.
Sandi
[Oh yes, make sure to hug your sweet husband as often as you can. I imagine he may be going through some crazy emotions just as you are!]
Sam
Thank you so much for the kind words, Sandi, I really appreciate it <3 And yes Zach has been wonderful, we are both so in love with baby Luke.
Cindy
You , Luke and the pictures are perfect! What a beautiful baby. Congratulations.
Sam
Thank you, Cindy! <3
Edith
Thank you for sharing your pictures with us. God Bless you and your family. Take your time and enjoy every moment with your little man because they grow up so fast. Thank you also for sharing your great recipes.
Sam
Thank you so much, Edith <3
Bella
congratulations on your beautiful baby cherish every moment enjoy him ..thank you for sharing a big part of your life and thank you for all the recipies i absolutely love them all looking forward to new ones. Happy Holidays to you and your family
Sam
Happy Holidays to you as well, Bella! Thank you for the kind words <3
Laray
Congratulations on your new baby boy. I am sure you will have lots of adventures in your kitchen with him…and lots of other places. Enjoy! Love the picture of the baby and the dog.
I so enjoy your recipes. Sugar Spun Run is my go to recipe book.
Sam
Thank you so much! I’m glad you have been enjoying the recipes, that means a lot to me <3
Toni K Scott
Congratulations on your new born baby! God’s Blessings on you all. You look beautifully happy in your last picture holding your newborn. I am very happy for you.
Sam
Thank you so much, Toni!
Joanna
Congratulations, Sam & Zach!
Baby Luke is absolutely perfect and such a handsome boy – fell in love with him straight away!
Sam, you are beautiful in that last photo!
Thanks for sharing the good news and all the pictures!
Sam
Thank you, Joanna! We are so in love with him <3
Thank you for the kind words!
Kathleen Whipple
A very big Congratulations to you and your family!!! Such beautiful pictures..enjoy every moment as they go by so fast!!
Sam
Thank you, Kathleen!
Sharon Naimo
Congratulations, you look beautiful as does your baby boy! What an amazing gift from God! Enjoy your new addition!
Iris
OMG! Congrats Sam! He’s so lovely. God bless you both. Love to you both!
Rae
Congratulations.. your little one is so beautiful, precious. You are a beautiful mom. Living your best life. So wonderful. Blessings and love.
Sam
Thank you so much, Rae!
Lynn Sparling
So lovely. I don’t follow food bloggers- except for yours! I had no idea you were expecting. So happy you shared the pics- and especially the last but personal one. It’s lovely. Big smile on my face. Thank you!!
Sam
I am so happy to have you following along, Lynn! Thank you so much for commenting <3
Candice Elder
Congratulations Mama! Great pics and you look absolutely beautiful!
Amy
Congratulations 🎊🎊🎊💐😊🎉💖 Hope you all have a relaxing time!! Treasure every moment.
Anita Rowland
Welcome! He is adorable!